my bee doodles
I’ve been so busy finishing my Masters thesis, I’ve let this blog go! Both of my remaining hives, one here at the house and one at Patti’s down the street, seem to be doing fine. Lots less activity since the big rainstorm and cooler weather hit, but no big, traumatic die-off that I could see. I’ve spun 12 quarts of honey so far, and I’m still waiting for a warm day to extract my last super. A great year compared to the last few, to be sure!
We’re having an exceptionally dry year so far. That big storm is all the rain we’ve had of any substance and it’s almost December! Not good for the environment, but maybe less stressful for the bees? I’ve got the watering system running again, it’s that dry.
I’m going to take a peek inside my hives on a sunny day soon! Just curious!